ADU types
Five ways to add a second home, designed for Ontario.
Every lot is different. Compare the five suite types we take on, with realistic Ontario cost, rent, timeline and value-add estimates for each.
Every lot is different. Compare the five suite types we take on, with realistic Ontario cost, rent, timeline and value-add estimates for each.
A basement suite turns under-used lower-level square footage into a legal, self-contained rental or family unit. It's the fastest and most budget-friendly path to income because the structure and footprint already exist. The work centres on egress windows, ceiling height, fire separation, a separate entrance and a compliant kitchen and bath. Done well, a basement suite feels bright and intentional, not like an afterthought.
An attached suite is an addition that extends your home to create a connected but independent dwelling. It suits families who want proximity: a teen suite, an in-law wing, or a rental that shares a wall but not a front door. Because it's purpose-built, layouts are generous and finishes are seamless with the main house. It preserves more yard than a detached suite while offering more space than a basement.
An above-garage suite places a private dwelling over a new or existing garage, keeping vehicle storage below while building up rather than out. It works beautifully for a home office, a rental, or an independent space for family, with its own stair and entrance for genuine privacy.
A garden suite is a detached, self-contained home in your backyard. It delivers the strongest blend of privacy, income and design freedom, with no shared walls and a true sense of a separate residence. Ontario municipalities increasingly support garden suites as gentle density, and many offer pre-approved plans or streamlined approvals. It suits owners who want maximum design freedom and long-term value.
A laneway suite is a detached home facing a public rear laneway: the premium urban ADU, common in Toronto and emerging in other cities. It often rises to two storeys, making efficient use of tight urban lots and commanding strong rents in central neighbourhoods. Approvals are more involved, but the result is a striking, independent residence with its own laneway address and entrance.
Fully bespoke design and on-site construction tailored to your lot, taste and budget. The most design freedom and the right call for distinctive sites.
Wall and roof panels are fabricated off-site for speed and precision, then assembled on your property, shortening the weather-exposed build window.
Volumetric modules built in a controlled factory and craned into place. Fast and consistent where site access and crane logistics allow.
Start with a free feasibility-first consultation, or run the numbers yourself.